NORMAL ALIGNMENT

 

Description: This function allows the user to check normal alignment.

 

Usage:

 

1.    DSI prompts:

>   SELECT THE TYPE OF ELEMENTS

   

•     EXIT returns the user to the model checker menu.

•     RIGID LINK (or SPRING ELEMENT) prompts the following:

 

2.    DSI prompts:

>   ENTER TOLERANCE ANGLE (DEFAULT IS 8.0 DEGREES)

•     Any real number is a valid entry.

•     If there are no failed elements, DSI prompts:

>   ALL ELEMENTS PASS CHECK!

•     If there are failed elements, DSI prompts:

>   xxxx ELEMENTS FAILED CHECK

>    ADJUST THE NORMAL FOR RIGID LINK (SPRING ELEMENTS) AUTOMATICALLY? (Y/N)

?    YES

    NO

    •     If NO is selected, DSI prompts:

                       >      INCLUDE FAILED ELEMENTS IN A NEW PART? (Y/N)

                       ?      YES

         NO